Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for the first teachHOUSTON course?

Any student may register for STEP 1 (CUIN 1101) which is a one hour course. To take any subsequent courses, you must be accepted into the teachHOUSTON program. Email Program Manager/Advisor at lmcalister@uh.edu for more information.

Does teachHOUSTON count as a substitute for a UH minor?

It counts as a UH capstone in lieu of a UH minor.

How many hours is the teachHOUSTON course? minor/capstone?

The program requires 17 hours of coursework plus student teaching. Each of the first two courses are one-hour field-based course. The remaining three-hour courses can be taken one semester at a time or in a compressed sequence for students entering the program as sophomores or juniors. See course sequence here.

How is the teachHOUSTON Program different from traditional teacher-preparation programs?

You will gain hands-on teaching experience as early as your first semester.

What are the benefits of the teachHOUSTON Program?

You will discover early on whether you want to pursue a career in teachingYou will deepen your understanding of science and math concepts as you teach.You will meet other students who share a common interest in teaching.

How much time will I actually spend in classrooms?

You will begin teaching students your first semester in the program. By the time you reach your student teaching semester, you will have taught as many as 15-20 lessons at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.